It seems like a lot for a decent-to-slightly-above average reliever. I understand that Lowrie never performed consistently, but his little streaks hitting well were amazing. I was attached to the idea of his emerging in a the way hopeful fans want their kids to emerge. That may have been a little irrational (although it didn't hurt that Lowrie was actually smart!) So I am not too psyched about this transaction.

Bobby V on Darvish: "10 times more talented and 20 times more poised than Daisuke Matsuzaka was at the same age."